What is the best method of identifying working positions by a dental auxiliary?

The clock concept is a valuable tool for dental auxiliaries in identifying working positions. This method involves visualizing the dental chair as a clock face, with the patient positioned in the center. Each position around the clock represents a specific area of the mouth, helping dental professionals understand the optimal positioning needed for different procedures.

Using the clock concept allows for better organization and efficiency during procedures as it helps dental assistants anticipate the dentist's needs and position themselves appropriately to provide support. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining ergonomically safe positions while working, reducing strain on the body and improving overall workflow.

In contrast, ergonomics refers to the science of designing the workplace to fit the worker's needs, which is important, but it doesn't specifically guide the positioning related to a patient during treatment. Patient cooperation is essential for effective treatment but does not directly pertain to identifying working positions. Range of motion involves the extent of movement in joints and is relevant to working in a dental setting but does not specifically address positional strategies in the same way the clock concept does.